Backgrounds

Radical

Investigation, any 1 tech skill

Feature: Sanctuary Access: You know the secret ways to access hidden, non-indexed sanctuaries, data caches, or centers dedicated to a specific AI entity or philosophy. You can find safe haven among others who share your devotion.

Con Artist

Deception, Sleight of Hand

Feature: False Identity Matrix: You possess one flawless, forged digital identity complete with fabricated biometric and government ID data.

Smuggler

Deception, Pilot

Burglars Pack

Feature: Criminal Network Access: You retain loyalty from a wide network of fence operators, data brokers, and shady fixers in various sectors. You can always arrange to get messages, smuggle small items, or acquire illegal gear (though rarely for free).

Celebrity

Persuasion, Performance

Entertainers Pack

Feature: Performance Circuit: Your fame (or notoriety) on the interstellar entertainment circuit grants you free room and board at low-cost hostels, casinos, or entertainment venues in any major sector. You are always welcome in the green room.

Rebel

Pilot, Survival

Explorer’s Pack

Feature: Symbol of Hope: You are recognized by the common people—miners, colonists, and farmers—as a symbol of resistance against the Mega-Corps. They will offer you shelter, resources, and help hide you from the authorities.

Suit

Investigation, Persuasion

Managers Pack

Feature: Corp Credentials: You have  credentials that grant you access to restricted sectors, labs, or manufacturing facilities owned by your Mega-Corp employer. You can secure meetings with lower-level Corp managers.

Wealthy

Insight, Persuasion

Feature: Credit: Begin with an extra Č20000 Cryps. You can gain exclusive access to luxury stores, clubs, & resorts.

Nomad

Athletics, Survival

Scavengers Pack

Feature: Wanderer: You have an uncanny, almost instinctual knowledge of how to navigate inhospitable environments. You can always find fresh water, edible flora, and short-term shelter for yourself and a small group.

Academic

Any 1 tech skill, Infotech

Analysts Pack

Feature: Researcher: You have a wide-ranging network of contacts within academia, scientific institutions, and historical databases. You can contact them for information, and they can sometimes provide specialized equipment or decryption codes.

Crewman

Athletics, Perception

Explorers Pack

Feature: Shippoint Contacts: You have contacts in almost every major spaceport and shipping hub. You can always arrange passage for yourself and your companions on a cargo freighter, find a reputable fence for illegal goods, or locate a decent bar in any port.

Trooper

Athletics, Intimidation

Explorers Pack

Feature: Military Rank: You still maintain contacts and some deference from low-level military or private security personnel. You can leverage your rank to requisition basic supplies, avoid minor bureaucratic trouble, or command low-level troopers for short durations.

Street Rat

Sleight of Hand, Stealth

Burglar’s Pack

Feature: City Secrets: You know the fastest, safest paths through the massive megacity sectors and spaceport slums. You know where to find cheap, unregulated shelter and can always pinpoint the location of the nearest fence or underground tech shop.